It’s almost a given that at some point in your life some relative of yours has given you an ugly sweater for Christmas. You didn’t want to wear the abomination but you didn’t want make your aunt or grandmother feel bad. You vowed to never take the visual atrocity out

It’s freezing. There are signs/sales/stories reminding you what presents you should be buying for people that you can’t afford in your grill constantly, and you are probably busier than ever trying to get enough work done to take time off for the holidays. You know what you need to combat this

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

We all get stuck in midtown. I mean just look at its name… it’s a naturally convenient place to meet up sometimes no matter how much you don’t want to pay $12 for a cocktail or go within 15 minutes of Times Square. Fortunately, The Volstead offers up nice digs

Usually, pretending to be a tourist in NYC is only good for a killer Halloween costume or trying to get a pass for something stupid you’ve done like not having enough cab fair. But at Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s, it pays to be a “visitor.” Folks with out of state drivers

This originally appeared in my book Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in NYC. While not the absolute cheapest place in the world I was so intrigued by the fact that it’s Glatt Kosher Jewish-Uzbek food, that I couldn’t say no. Only in New York (well maybe Uzbekistan too). I

photo courtesy of the fine people over at Midtown Lunch This is what I’m fucking talking about!  The Overlook up the street wanted $4 for a PBR and here you can get a 22oz. glass of Sam Adams for $4.  Shame on you Overlook, shame, shame (yes I’m wagging my